Digital Matte Painter/2D Artist

Key Responsibilities

• Create high-quality matte paintings, environment artwork, and 2D assets for cinematic and visual production.
• Produce detailed paint-overs and composited artwork by combining 2D digital painting, photobashing, and 3D renders where required.
• Demonstrate strong understanding of composition, perspective, lighting, colour, scale, depth, and visual storytelling.
• Adapt artwork to different visual styles, ranging from realistic to stylized.
• Develop colour keys that establish the colour palette, mood, lighting, camera, and overall visual direction of scenes, ensuring consistency with the project’s artistic style and storytelling requirements.
• Work collaboratively with Art Directors, Concept Artists, Environment Artists, and other departments to achieve the required visual quality.
• Make revisions based on feedback and effectively solve visual and technical challenges during production.
• Provide support for ad hoc 2D production needs, including illustration, poster design, environment design, visual development, and other 2D artwork as required by the project.
• Independently manage assigned tasks, personal schedules, and deadlines while maintaining a high standard of quality.
• Maintain organized working files for handover.

Requirements

• 2+ years of professional experience in matte painting, concept art, colour keys, illustration.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating matte painting and concept/environment artwork.
• Strong understanding of art fundamentals, including composition, perspective, colour theory, lighting, atmosphere, and depth.
• Proficiency in Photoshop and other relevant 2D software.
• Good understanding of how matte painting and 2D artwork integrates with 3D environments and production workflows.
• Ability to interpret and follow art direction while also contributing creative solutions.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain consistency across multiple shots or assets.
• Good communication and collaboration skills when working with artists and other departments.
• Willingness to work onsite or relocate.

Nice to Have

• Experience with 3D software such as Blender, Maya, or Houdini.
• Experience using 3D renders or blockouts as a base for matte painting or paint-over work.
• Understanding of Unreal Engine or other real-time engines.
• Experience with AI-assisted tools as part of a professional 2D workflow.

Additional information

• Open to talents from SEA countries, with priority given to Malaysian artists.
• Professional proficiency in English & Mandarin (speaking, reading, and writing).
• Full-time, Fixed Term, or Freelance contract.